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Exploring Sandvik, Hamnö and the Seafarer Chapel in the Åland Islands

12 November 2018 · 17 min · 1K views · Sandvik, Kökar, Åland Islands

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Triteia remains docked at the Sandvik guest harbor on Kökar in the Åland Islands to wait out a forecast of 30 to 35-knot winds.12:51 The crew plans to delay their departure until Saturday or Sunday to avoid the heavy weather.12:48 The harbor provides amenities including high-speed internet, free laundry, showers, a communal kitchen, and a grocery store, making it a suitable location for remote work.13:33 While waiting, the crew hiked a 20-minute nature trail from Sandvik to the historic Seafarers Chapel, a site established by Franciscan monks.13:56 The surrounding landscape features a mix of smooth rock formations and lush forest.4:48 Future plans include visiting the Kökar museum by bicycle and eventually sailing north toward the furthest point of the Åland Islands before heading to Mariehamn.14:06 Most other vessels have departed the harbor in anticipation of the incoming gale.15:14

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